Hi Umoja Scholar,
We hope this newsletter finds you well as we move forward in the semester.
Please review our Weekly below to stay connected on upcoming events, such as Meet the Community Therapist and the Stress Reduction and Community Workshop on Tuesday, October 26. Additional details and event information are below. We always look forward to connecting with you!
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Meet the Community Therapist!
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Reminder: Please drop in anytime between 1 - 2 PM on Tuesday, October 26 to connect with our Community Therapist, Nadine Henley! Please note that these drop-ins are not therapeutic appointments. Instead, students are encouraged to attend to get to know Nadine and ask general questions about therapy and the therapeutic process.
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Stress Reduction and Community Care Workshop |
Please join us on Tuesday, October 26, from 3-4 PM to discuss strategies about stress reduction for test-taking and the importance of engaging in community and self-care!
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Our recurring discussions known as Porch Talk serve as a space to build community through conversation, with an emphasis on the student voice and connection. These discussions will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 12-1 pm during Fall 2021.
Porch Talk Dates:
October 27 - in person (canceled)
November 9 - virtual
November 17 - in person
Please note that in-person Porch Talks are subject to change.
For virtual Porch Talks, Zoom information can be located on our LinksCarrd.
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Meet with any of our three counselors above!
Please schedule an appointment to review your educational plan and ask any questions regarding courses, transfer or academic goals, degrees or certificates, and more.
Transfer, Degree, or Certificate Progress Check
Continuing and returning students will receive an email/paper letter regarding their individual Transfer, Degree, or Certificate Progress Check. The email will include information about your progress toward minimum transfer requirements, such as English, Speech, Critical Thinking, and Math (also known as the Golden 4). Students who are not pursuing university transfer will receive additional guidance. However, you may schedule a Counseling appointment now to get a head start on discussing these courses.
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Please complete the brief survey below to share feedback as to how Umoja and the Career Center can support you in your major and career exploration efforts!
Please complete the survey by today, October 25, 2021.
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APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED
The next application period for Nourish the Soul grocery gift cards will be open
on November 1, 2021.
Nourish the Soul Eligibility: To receive Nourish the Soul, you must maintain active scholar status.
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We are here to support your mental health and wellness. Just like our physical health, our minds are just as important in being supported and taken care of.
Please call (714) 992-7093 to meet with Umoja Therapist, Nadine Henley. Be sure to inform staff that you are an Umoja Scholar.
Umoja family, we see you, we hear you and we affirm you.
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In support of your academic journey, laptop loans are available for educational purposes.
Please note the following:
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All laptops must be returned to the Umoja Office by the last day of finals on December 11, 2021. Further details will be provided directly via email.
- Laptop loans will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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How To Access Umoja
Links Carrd
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To learn more about accessing our Links Carrd for all events, services, and resources please check out our How-To video! |
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Fullerton College Transfer Center |
Please stay connected to the Canvas pages or the Transfer Center website below: |
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CCC Transfer Guarantee to HBCUs |
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The objective of the California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Program is the development of transfer pathways that will facilitate a smooth transition for students from all of the California Community Colleges to partnered HBCUs. These pathways will simplify the transfer process and reduce students’ need to take unnecessary courses, thereby shortening the time to degree completion and saving student costs.
Want to know more? The CCC Transfer Guarantee to HBCUs invites you to join them for a week of virtual events highlighting HBCUs!
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FC COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE
As a reminder, the due date for students on-campus to be fully vaccinated or allowances for religious or medical exemptions is November 1.
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Career Center Oct 2021 Webinars |
Check out the Career Center’s Webinars for the month of October. To sign up, students can join Career Center on Canvas below.
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Please check out Mindful Growth's new website feature below. All Mindful Growth events and activities are listed on this new feature along with brief descriptions and zoom links. |
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Free Grab-and-Go Meals Available at the Campus Dining Hall
Fullerton College in partnership with Sodexo Food Services is offering students the opportunity to pick up hot meals Monday through Fridays in the Campus Dining Hall, Building 200. This service is in addition to the Healthy Hornet Drive-Thru which is available on Thursdays.
Breakfast and lunch meals will continue to be offered on a weekly basis Mondays through Fridays, throughout the Fall 2021 semester. Two separate mealtimes are offered with breakfast available from 9 – 11 a.m. and lunch meals available from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. The menu changes daily, and typically includes a vegetarian option and a drink.
Students are only required to provide their student ID number at pick-up.
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Please visit the website below to learn if you are eligible to receive unpaid or future rent assistance.
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CSU Long Beach 6th Annual College Inclusion Summit (Virtual) |
California State University, Long Beach, and the Division of Student Affairs are committed to inclusive excellence, closing the opportunity gap, and ensuring that all students have access to quality education. The College Inclusion Summit was envisioned to provide prospective students from traditionally disenfranchised and historically underserved communities with information in order to empower them to apply to college and be successful once they arrive.
All interested transfer students are encouraged to attend on Wednesday, November 10. RSVP is required.
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The Fullerton College Umoja Community Program is a pan-African organization seeking to be inclusive of all Black folx across the African diaspora. We are disheartened by the poor treatment of Black asylum seekers at the U.S. Border. To our Haitian family and other Black immigrant communities, we see you and commit to an educational paradigm that uplifts the experiences of Black communities across the globe; Inclusive of intersecting identities, our collective and unique challenges, culture, and global contributions. Additionally, We commit to serve and uplift students and communities of color across the immigration status continuum.
The Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) has many resources that may enhance learning regarding Black immigration experiences and guidance for getting involved. Among the many resources are advocacy toolkits that provide sample letters and social media posts that can be used to support the cause.
In solidarity and justice,
Brandi Avila, Director,
Fullerton College Umoja Community Program
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